Matthew 27

KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 27 of 28

1 And early morning occurring, all the chief priests and the elders of the people took counsel together against Jesus, so as to put Him to death.

2 And binding Him, they led Him away and gave Him over to Pontius Pilate the governor.

3 Then Judas, the one giving Him over, seeing that He was condemned, caring afterward, returned the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and the elders,

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Chapter Summary

1 Christ is bound and given over , to Pilate. 3 Judas hangs himself. 19 Pilate, admonished by his wife, 24 washes his hands. 29 Christ is crowned with thorns, 34 crucified, 50 dies, and is buried.

Key Greek Words

ἐσχίσθη break, divide, open, rend, make a rent G4977
ὥστε so that (then), that, there G5620
⸀παρέδωκαν betray, bring forth, cast G3860
Οὐκ long, nay, neither G3756
ἔδωκαν adventure, bestow, bring forth G1325

Cross-References

People & Context

Judas Hangs Himself

Filled with remorse, Judas returns the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and goes out and hangs himself.

Trial Before Pilate and Release of Barabbas

Pilate marvels at Jesus' silence but bows to the crowds, washing his hands of the blood of Jesus and releasing the prisoner Barabbas instead.

Mocking and Crucifixion

Roman soldiers scourge and mockingly crown Jesus with thorns before crucifying Him at Golgotha alongside two plunderers.

Timeline

Judas Hangs Himself

Filled with remorse, Judas returns the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and goes out and hangs himself.

Matthew 27:1-10
Trial Before Pilate and Release of Barabbas

Pilate marvels at Jesus' silence but bows to the crowds, washing his hands of the blood of Jesus and releasing the prisoner Barabbas instead.

Matthew 27:11-26
Mocking and Crucifixion

Roman soldiers scourge and mockingly crown Jesus with thorns before crucifying Him at Golgotha alongside two plunderers.

Matthew 27:27-44

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